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Norway's Waters

A big part of what makes Norway such a spectacular travel destination is its many majestic fjords. However, there are also many lakes, rivers, as well as the ocean coast, that contribute to Norway being over 6 percent water. If you are interested in visiting Norway and seeing the fjords or any of the other great water features that the country has to offer, then you will need to know where to look and what to do. Here is how you can best explore Norway’s waters.
3 min readUpdated: Feb 27, 2026By: The Fjord Tours team
Fjord kayaking in Jondal on a beautiful summer day in the Hardangerfjord

Go on a Catamaran Cruise

If you like a dash of luxury in your travels, then going on a catamaran cruise is perhaps the best way to explore Norway’s waters. On the fjord cruise from Bergen to Mostraumen, you will get a close-up view of the historic harbor basin in Bergen before leisurely sailing through pristine waters alongside incredible fjords until you arrive at the towering mountain landscape surrounding Mostraumen strait.
While on the catamaran, you can enjoy kicking back on the sundeck while taking in the gorgeous fjord scenery.
A fun and speedy RIB boat tour on the Sognefjord to Finnabotn

Experience a RIB-Boat Adventure

For someone who craves a little more adventure in their exploration of Norway’s waters, this fjord safari with RIB-boat in Balestrand is a great opportunity.
After a safety briefing and distribution of special survival suits, you are then transported on a scenic cruise around Balestrand and its harbor before being thrust out to the open water where the adventure suddenly becomes a high-speed cruise speeding past gorgeous skerries and islands. It is a great way to be exposed to many different sights while doing so in a way that really gets your adrenaline pumping.
A white sailboat with "NOR 10144" glides on calm waters with reflections, passing a coastal city with green mountains in the background.

Relax on a Sailboat Cruise

If you are environmentally conscious, then you are going to want a more green way of exploring the waters around Bergen and the rest of the country.
One of the best ways to do this is the sailboat cruise in Bergen. This cozy cruise experience allows you to get a spot on a comfortable sailing boat and then explore areas like Vågen, Old Bergen, and much more, all while enjoying the interesting stories of Bergen’s history recited by your sailboat captain.
Kayaker in yellow kayak paddling through clear waters, surrounded by cliffs with greenery and mountains under blue sky.

Splash Around on a Kayaking Trip

If you participate in a guided kayaking trip on the Nærøyfjord you will experience the silence on the water and the magnificent nature surrounding you. On the narrow UNESCO fjord,you get a beautiful view of small mountain farms, and if you are lucky you can see goats relaxing by the fjord and seals playing on the rocks. Midway on the tour, your guide will find a nice place to stop for lunch. It is nice to get a chance to relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery and get served some stories about the daily life in and around the fjord.
Regardless of which type of adventure you choose, you will have plenty of opportunities to form some lifelong memories of Norway’s incredible waters and its surrounding scenery. So make sure that you book your sailboat cruise, catamaran cruise, kayak trip, or RIB-boat adventure today by contacting our team.

Most popular fjord cruises in Norway

Discover Norway's iconic fjords - from UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and Geirangerfjord to hidden Hardangerfjord, dramatic Lysefjord, and vast Sognefjord. Enjoy steep mountainsides and cascading waterfalls, or explore Oslo's beautiful archipelago and Bergen's historic coastal waters.
Cozy glass-fronted waterfront restaurant glowing warmly at twilight, reflections shimmering on calm water surface.
Fjord cruise and dinner at Cornelius
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1695NOK
Available all year
Peaceful mountain lake reflects glacier and forest, dock at right.
Fjord & glacier tour from Bergen or Voss
Multiple locations • 13 hr 15 min
From 2930NOK
20 May - 30 September
Tourists on fjord cruise on the Oslofjord pass historic Akershus fortress at sunset.
Fjord cruise in Oslo
Oslo • 2 hr
From 479NOK
Available all year
Colorful fjord boat on calm water with mountain reflections.
Bestseller
Fjord cruise Bergen to Mostraumen
Bergen
From 890NOK
Available all year
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Silent whale watching cruise in Tromsø
Tromsø • 8 hr 30 min
From 1790NOK
16 October - 31 January
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Oslofjord Sunset Cruise with shrimp buffet
Oslo • 3 hr
From 802NOK
1 May - 4 October
Couple in headphones relaxes on boat as woman points at fjord cliffs.
Bestseller
1 hr 30 minutes fjord sightseeing in Geiranger
Geiranger • 1 hr 30 min
From 630NOK
1 June - 31 August
Boat "LEYO" sails past waterfalls in a fjord with passengers enjoying the view.
Bestseller
Fjord cruise Ålesund - Geiranger - Ålesund
Ålesund • 9 hr
From 2139NOK
1 April - 31 October
Tourists enjoy a fjord view with mirror-like water and snowy peaks.
Fjord & glacier tour from Balestrand
Balestrand • 5 hr
From 1525NOK
20 May - 30 September
Modern boat reflects snowy fjord cliffs in curved windows.
Trollfjord cruise in Lofoten
Svolvær • 3 hr 30 min
From 1490NOK
1 February - 31 October
Smiling couple in enjoying the fjord cruise on the Lysefjord in winter, fjord and mountains behind.
Lysefjord & Preikestolen fjord cruise
Stavanger • 3 hr 30 min
From 890NOK
Available all year
Elegant table setting with wine and food aboard cruise boat
Bestseller
Dinner cruise on the Oslofjord
Oslo • 2 hr 30 min
From 1490NOK
Available all year
A couple stands on the ship's deck, watching the Northern Lights over the mountains, with city lights reflected in the water.
Electric Northern Lights cruise
Tromsø • 3 hr
From 1290NOK
5 January - 27 March
Ferry passes white pier at sunset with golden hues and soft light over distant skyline.
Electric fjord cruise on the Oslofjord
Oslo
From 430NOK
Available all year
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Geirangerfjord & Trollstigen day tour
Ålesund
From 2665NOK
1 June - 30 September
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Oslo grand tour with fjord cruise
Oslo • 7 hr
From 1450NOK
Available all year
Aerial view of green island with marinas, red roofs, boats, and city across fjord under blue sky.
Bestseller
Island hopping in Oslo
Oslo • 4 hr 30 min
From 660NOK
6 March - 31 December
Woman in yellow beanie takes photo from boat deck with snowy mountains behind.
Arctic fjord cruise in Tromsø
Tromsø • 4 hr
From 2090NOK
1 February - 15 October
White hybrid-electric cruise boat sailing through Oslofjord waters with autumn-colored forested hills
Silent fjord cruise on the Oslofjord
Oslo • 4 hr
From 490NOK
Available all year
Three boys cheering on a boat deck in a narrow fjord with green cliffs.
1 hour fjord sightseeing in Geiranger
Geiranger • 1 hr 15 min
From 610NOK
1 April - 17 October
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Experience the best of Norway's most scenic fjords and natural highlights. Our Nutshell tours include fjord cruises, famous railways and breathtaking fjord and mountain nature. Travel in a day, or add extra days and activities to create your perfect Norwegian holiday. Explore our bestselling tours below.

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